How to root Nexus 6P

Guide to root Nexus 6P – Nexus 6P is the ultimate android smartphone which is launched by Google and manufactured by Huawei. If you want to use an android device which comes packed with powerful hardware, full metal body and an amazing design then you need to try the Nexus 6P. Nexus 6P is in fact the first smartphone of the world which comes with Android Marshmallow out of the box. As you get the latest android operating system, you will be able to enjoy all features of android marshmallow in Nexus 6P.

We all know that Nexus 6P comes with very powerful hardware and in order to get the best out of the hardware of the Nexus 6P you have to get root access on it. Today we are going to tell you how to root Nexus 6P android device. You just have to install TWRP recovery on Nexus 6P and then get root access on the smartphone. The guide which we have mentioned below will help you in achieving it.

Disclaimer: We at Shoutingtech are not responsible if any damage happens to your device. Your Android device might get bricked, SD cards might get corrupted or damaged during the flashing process. You are following this tutorial at your own risk.

Pre requisites

Make sure the below mentioned things are fulfilled before you start the flashing process on your smartphone.

Check battery level of your android device. It should be at least 80% of more.

Make a full backup of your smartphone. Follow the guides mentioned below to take backup of Nexus 6P.

Downloads

How to install TWRP Recovery on Nexus 6P

Copy and rename the downloaded TWRP recovery in the folder where Minimal ADB and Fastboot tools are installed. You will find these tools in Program Files of your C drive. Rename it with file name img.

Once the files are copied, open command window. To open command window all you have to do is press Shift key + right mouse button. From the list of options displayed, you have to select Open Command Window here.

Next is switching off your Nexus 6P. Enter Fastboot menu by pressing Power + Volume Up Once you are in fastboot menu, connect your smartphone with your PC.

Now you have to enter the command mentioned below which will help you to flash TWRP recovery on Nexus 6P.

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

TWRP Recovery will be flashed on your smartphone. Once flashed, you have to reboot to bootloader menu by select Reboot bootloader.

How to root Nexus 6P (Systemless)

Now that you have installed TWRP recovery, you are ready to root Nexus 6P. We are not going to flash any modified boot image in order to get root access as the superSU file which we will be flashing will automatically flash modified boot image. Follow the steps shared below to root Nexus 6P.

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